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Do premedication and over-the-counter sleep aids have drug interactions? I am currently taking the emergency contraceptive pill containing gestodene 0.075 mg and ethinylestradiol 0.02 mg, but I have recently taken the over-the-counter sleep aid Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg. Will the...

I would like to understand my mother-in-law's medication usage? Consulting a physician: My mother-in-law is currently 82 years old. She previously received treatment at the Tzu Chi Hospital in Tanzi for mental health issues. Two years ago, other family members transferred he...

Drug interactions inquiry? Hello: I have been taking Clopidogrel, Aspirin, and Atorvastatin for over three months due to a stent. Later, I developed gastric mucosal injury (could it be caused by Aspirin?). I was prescribed a PPI for my stomach. Recently, due to stress, I have bee...

Medication Appearance Consultation In the past two weeks, I have been experiencing insomnia due to changing jobs. A pediatrician prescribed me medication to help me sleep better, but the receipt did not specify the type of medication. I would like to know what medication I am tak...

What is the issue with discontinuing medication? I have been taking Imovane (zopiclone) for over a year. I gradually reduced my dosage from one pill to half a pill, and now I have stopped taking it completely. I am experiencing sudden muscle spasms, which I understand is withdraw...

Cough medication issues? Hello, pharmacist: I visited the doctor due to a cold and cough, and he prescribed the following medications: ambroxol tablets and Suconin capsules. After taking them for the past couple of days, I noticed that my heart rate has increased from an average ...

Menstrual pain troubles? I have been taking medication for epilepsy since I was about eight years old. Currently, I am taking Lamictal and Keppra. After a check-up last year, I was diagnosed with tuberous sclerosis. The main issue is that I experience significant menstrual pain a...

Can Senokot be taken together with Zoloft (Sertraline) 50mg and Xanax? I have been taking Lofepramine for 4 weeks (50 mg each night before bed) for mild anxiety. I take half a tablet of Zolpidem (0.5/2 = 0.25 mg per dose) only when I need help sleeping. Recently, I have also been...

Timing of Ritalin administration and its use with Xanax? I would like to ask about my situation where I sometimes take a dose of Adderall around 6 PM. By 9 PM, I might feel mentally exhausted due to waking up early and other stressors, and I regret taking Adderall so late (I want...

The time interval between taking anxiolytics and consuming alcohol? Hello, pharmacist. I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder last year and recently started medication. My doctor prescribed me to take Sertraline after meals and Taiwande Yang Yi Shu tablets, as well as Roche Rifamp...

The quality of pharmaceuticals produced by Taiwanese manufacturers is poor, resulting in ineffective therapeutic outcomes? Recently, I switched medications from a brand-name drug to a local Taiwanese generic, and I feel that the efficacy has decreased.

Concerns about medication safety? Hello, I would like to ask about a situation. I have been taking 5-6 sleeping pills daily, experiencing hallucinations, yet I feel as if I am not. The key point is that this has been the same every day for a year, totaling around 1,825 sleeping p...

Stimulants Hello, I have been experiencing lower back pain and shoulder and neck discomfort since the end of last year. The aching sensation occurs daily, and sometimes the pain in my lower back is so severe that I cannot stand. I have visited a massage therapist, but the relief ...

Casein-derived peptide I heard that there is a growth supplement called casein hydrolysate, which is reportedly distributed by Yuquan Biotechnology. Some people say it is very effective. Since I am already 20 years old, self-growth seems unlikely, so I am considering relying on m...

Valtrex is an antiviral medication An 85-year-old patient with shingles is prescribed Valtrex for the treatment of shingles. The typical dosage for shingles is 1,000 mg taken three times a day for seven days. Regarding insurance coverage, it is advisable to check with the specifi...

Coenzyme Q10 Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinone, is a fat-soluble antioxidant that is naturally present in the body and plays

Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic belonging to the tetracycline class. It is commonly used to treat Hello, I would like to ask about doxycycline, which is an anti-inflammatory medication prescribed by my doctor. What are its side effects? Additionally, I was prescribed 1...

excuse me? Hello: Due to long-term neck and back pain, I have been taking Propranolol, Bromazepam, Chlorzoxazone, Alepam, and Deanxit for about six months. When I stop taking the medication, the pain becomes unbearable, so I don't know what to do. I'm also worried about...

Where can I get a flu vaccine? We live in Hsinchu. Is there a free flu vaccination available? Besides health centers, are there other places where vaccinations can be administered? Are there options for getting vaccinated outside of regular working or school hours? Is there a fre...

Do antiepileptic drugs inhibit the absorption of iron supplements? Hello, I would like to ask if taking antiepileptic medication can inhibit the absorption of iron supplements? 1. I have been taking "Tegretol" for about ten years. 2. I have "thalassemia." 3. P...